LESLIE CHRISTINE BATTE
London, Ontario Email:
******@****.**
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST/MANAGEMENT
Task-oriented, resourceful Human Resources Administration Professional
offering 360 degree recruiting services and HR Transactional experience in
manufacturing (unionized and non-unionized) and corporate environments.
Innate ability to source and identify suitable candidates for various
permanent and contract hires, while using a project management approach for
short & long term recruiting cycles.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Manufacturing Hiring New Hire On Boarding Employment Contract
Experience Orientations Negotiations
WSIB Claim Management Addictions Counseling, Payroll & Benefits
EAP
Turnover Root Cause HRIS Administration & Domestic Violence in
Analysis Data Management Workplace
Return to Work Interview Training for Employment Standards
Strategies Managers Act & MOL
LinkedIn Recruiter Event Based Workplace
User Recruitment Investigations
Candidate Mining Temp, Contract, Mentoring of Junior HR
Permanent Hires Employees
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE ORIGINAL CAKERIE, London, Ontario, 2013 - 2014
Human Resources Generalist and Recruiting Specialist, One-Year Contract
A privately owned Canadian manufacturer of frozen desserts established
in 1979, that manufacturers over 100 different consumer and commercial
products, including gluten-free and sugar-free products, for retail
customers such as Costco, M&M Meats, Sobeys, Boston Pizza and Albertsons,
as well as various food distributors such as Sysco Canada, GFS Canada,
Flannigan Foodservice and Magnum Food Brokers.
Key Accomplishments:
. Facilitating all internal and external hires for production,
procurement, information technology, food science research, quality
assurance and senior directorship positions of over
. Preparation of specific job postings, initial applicant screenings,
first and second stage interviewing, employment verification checks
and site tours
. Recruitment lead for each new hire, including Onboarding and
Orientation sessions, in the areas of production, administration,
skilled trades and executive hires
. Human Resources transactional activities such as employee dispute
investigations, exit interviews, WSIM & RTW strategies, benefit plan
registration, and conflict mediation/resolution
. Mentored and trained two junior employees to take on sourcing and
recruitment of all production employees
. Training completed in areas such as GMP, BRC, Food Safety Handling,
WHIMS, Violence and Harassment in the Workplace (Bill 168)
. Addressed Health and Safety issues, Near Miss reporting and Return to
Work integration plans
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS, London, Ontario, 2012 - 2013
Professional Services Recruiter, Manufacturing, Food, Automotive &
Healthcare Industry Sectors
Franchise model recruiting firm that specializes in contract and
temporary employment, as well as Specialized Recruitment across various
industries in permanent placements with worldwide network of candidates in
various professional industry sectors. Needs analysis, training design and
objectives formulated for various companies. Facilitation of national
recruiting programs to meet multi-national company needs.
Key Accomplishments:
. Served as office representative for the Ontario Society of
Professional Engineers and attended all conference and society events,
which assisted in securing 4 additional engineering accounts
. Instrumental in establishing food manufacturing and biotechnology
recruitment industry sectors within the London, ON office for SW
Ontario
. Invited to join The Original Cakerie for a one year contract to be the
in-house recruiter and HR Generalist
. Prospected and developed key industry sector customers for permanent
placements for key SW Ontario based clients.
. Recruiting services included Candidate mining, pre-screen of potential
candidates and interviewing, developing candidate matrix for hard-to-
fill positions
. Full Reference and employment verification confirmations dependent
upon specific client needs
. Formal job description preparation and job board posting on industry
specific sites.
. Interview preparation for candidates and facilitated interviews at
client site, if required
SALES MANAGEMENT & TALENT ACQUISITION CONSULTANT
Talent/Human Capital Acquisition Recruitment Consultant
Food Manufacturing, Chemical and IT/Software Industry Sectors - 2013 -
present
Pharmaceutical/Medical/CPG/Software Sales Management
Pfizer Canada, BMS Canada, Merck Canada, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, 2003 -
2010
P&P Data Systems, EMR Medical Software, Regional Sales Manager, SW & NW
Ontario, 2012 -2013
Influential in providing guidance and support to Senior Management and
sales representatives in Western Canada, in an Interim Manager capacity.
Performed all administrative functions out of a home office while building
the contract sales model and relationships with hundreds of healthcare
doctors and pharmacists. Partnered with healthcare providers to assist in
clinical study submissions, determination of first and second line product
choices to best suit patient's treatment needs to ensure favorable clinical
results in private, government and hospital-based practices.
P&P Data Systems, Regional Sales Manager, SW &NW Ontario, Medical, Dental
and Hospital Accounts, 2012 - 2013
Privately owned provider of healthcare billing and scheduling,
electronic patient file management and chronic disease management software
that specializes in delivering high quality customized software systems,
with fast turnaround. Prospected and cultivated business relationships with
more than 500 certified licensed healthcare professionals in various
specialty disciplines.
Key Accomplishments - 2003 - 2014
. Promoted to Regional and District Manager positions for Western Canada
with Vanguard Pharma (2009 - 2010) and P&P Data Systems (2012 - 2013)
. Selected to screen and train potential new recruits to the
pharmaceutical industry
. Was appointed Western Canada Senior Advisory Board member by Pfizer
Canada, to assist marketing and sales with products from different
therapeutic classes
. Surpassed sales objectives, with results at 116% to objective with
Arthrotec, and 128% to objective with Zithromax at 123%, by executing
targeted educational programs to key customers
. Exceeded first quarter corporate expectations by extending the
software brand geographically outside of the GTA and resulting in
securing 3 new high profile accounts in the medical specialties of
endocrinology, surgery, and ENT
. Prospected and secured 68 new medical software a opportunities, for
electronic patient medical record management for multi-site and
individual clinical operations in rural locations
. Conceived and planned demonstrational events at 3 key industry
conferences aimed at multifunctional medical professionals in
Northwestern Ontario, to further stimulate the corporate image by
providing speakers, and present government funding, as recognized by
the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to highlight the
cost and time saving efforts of EMR systems
. Created the standards and guidelines for fellow sales colleagues to
enable thorough territory planning and targeting, based on over twenty
years in the medical field
. Appointed with no previous IT software training to prospect, identify
and qualify potential clients, without any historical relationships.
Hired on substantial medical industry knowledge and the ability to
strengthen the corporate footprint utilizing strong project management
skills from conception to execution, while serving as a Healthcare
Medical Practice Consultant for each client
. Devised and executed an aggressive business plan designed to capture
maximum exposure, identifying single provider and multiple doctor
clinic targets within private practice and hospital settings across
Southwestern and Northwestern Ontario
. Trained 300 dentists and hygiene staff for pro bono dental treatments
at the Pan Am Games, for visiting athletes, including routine and
emergency dental procedures
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Human Resources Management Certificate, Fanshawe College, 2013 - 2014
Workplace Law Consulting Training, 2014
Occupational Health and Safety, Employment Standards Act, WSIB Claims
Management
Managing Terminations Certification
Western University, Post Degree Studies, 2013 - 2014
Leadership, Training and Development and Writing/Media in the Not-for-
Profit Sector
Pillar Foundation, 2012
Project Management
Western University, Department of Education, Neighbors, Friends and
Families, 2012
Domestic Violence in the Workplace, Bill 168, Course Facilitator
Training for Employers
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, 2008
Fundamentals of Addictions (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling, Tobacco) and
Crystal Meth Awareness
University of Winnipeg, 2006
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Administrative Studies, Conflict Resolution
and Mediation
VOLUNTEERISM
Human Resources Mentor Volunteer, HRPA London, Ontario Chapter, 2014
Rotary Club of Charleswood, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2010 - 2011
Weekend to End Breast Cancer, Winnipeg Cancer Care, 2006
Downtown Watch, Street Police Force, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2004 - 2006
Street Police Foot Patrol, serving core area residents and tourists
with information and mediation services during conflict situations.
Provided safe transport to food and accommodation shelters while assisting
Winnipeg Police Service and Emergency Medical and Firefighter Services.
Utilized conflict mediation and addictions training to facilitate positive
outcomes while resolving conflict
Balmoral Hall School for Girls, Parent Association, Special Project
Fundraising, 2004-2009
Skin Cancer Research, Cancer Care Manitoba, University of Manitoba, 2002 -
2003
Day in Dermatology Medical Conference, Fundraising and Event Manager